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GU51 ZXL

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,859 mi
Last recorded30,859 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 ZXL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,859 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 30,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to all suspension , brake and steering components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 29,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to all brake , suspension & steering components

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,537 miles

Underside of vehicle is corroded

both front brake hose banjo bolts corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,690 miles

Both front brake discs are badly corroded and pitted on the inner surfaces

Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges and small cut in sidewall on NSF tyre not deep enough to show cords

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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GU51 ZXL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU51 ZXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU51 ZXL registered?

GU51 ZXL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is GU51 ZXL safe to buy?

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